About Berkeley

Berkeley College has been preparing students for successful careers since 1931. Times have changed, but our “students first” commitment hasn’t. Everything we do is designed to help students achieve professional and personal success. Berkeley College offers career-focused programs, supportive professors with real-world industry knowledge, hands-on learning through our internship program, and a variety of supplemental programs and activities.

Academics

Berkeley offers a range of degree and certificate programs to help prepare students for some of today’s most in-demand careers. Programs are developed with input from industry experts to prepare students for the professional world. Updates give students the current skills that employers require, and programs are added to reflect the professional marketplace. Programs are offered through the Larry L. Luing School of Business, the School of Professional Studies, the School of Health Studies, and the School of Graduate Studies. Undergraduate curricula are supported by the School of Liberal Arts to ensure a well-rounded education.

Admissions

Berkeley College has a rolling admissions process that is fast and easy, and help is available every step of the way. Acceptance decisions are based on more than just past performance in school—we consider potential for success as well. An Admissions advisor will help you choose a program of study, arrange a tour of the Berkeley facilities, and answer all of your questions.

Campuses

Berkeley College has campuses in New York, New Jersey, and online. While each Berkeley location has the facilities and resources to provide you with an outstanding career-focused education, each has its own “personality.” Whether you choose to study in the city, the suburbs, or online, you’ll have access to everything you’ll need. Many students choose to take classes at more than one campus or combine on-site and online classes to complete their degree.

Student and Career Services

Students come first at Berkeley College, and a variety of support is provided. Students may also participate in a range of activities that promote personal growth and development. And, a dedicated team of Career Services specialists works closely with students throughout their time at Berkeley—and beyond.

Berkeley Today Stories

Wide Variety of Jobs Available for Legal Studies Graduates

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The Legal Studies program at Berkeley College is a great choice for students interested in serving supportive roles within the legal system or for those planning to apply to law school.

Nationwide employment for legal assistants is projected to grow 17 percent from 2012 through 2022, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. The market is wide open for graduates of the Legal Studies program at Berkeley College, who are prepared to work as legal assistants, legal analysts/researchers, contract administrators, or court assistants.

“Our graduates may seek employment in the legal department of corporations or in a company’s human resource department; they may work with nonprofit organizations or with government agencies like the Better Business Bureau, the Department of Consumer Affairs, or the Department of Human Rights,” said Marisol Abuin, J.D., Berkeley College Chair, Legal Studies, School of Professional Studies.

In New Jersey, students have interned at such institutions as the Passaic County Court and the Bergen County Public Defenders’ Office. In New York, student interns have served at a wide variety of institutions, including the New York State Attorney General’s Office in Brooklyn and the Correctional Association of New York in Harlem. Two Legal Studies graduates who interned at the Queens County District Attorney’s Office are now employed by that agency, and several Legal Studies graduates were hired by the New York City Criminal Justice Agency following their internships at that institution.

“It’s a rewarding experience when students get hired by the companies or agencies where they intern,” said Berkeley College Career Counselor Carol Fine, J.D. “Legal Studies graduates also find satisfying positions within their fields because of the viable experience they received while interning.”